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Council & local affairs, 1936

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Uralla District Gostwyck Shire Council General. Rate Struck Valuation Figures For 1936

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Gostwyck Shire Council a general rate of 1¾ was struck for 1936, The Shire valuer (Mr. A. Cameron)…

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Privy Council James v. The Commonwealth Case Delayed London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 1

The case James versus the commonwealth, which will test the con[?] of the Commonwealth [?] does not…

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Grazier's Association Alsatian and Dingo Menace Mr. P. A Wright Again Council Representative

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 4

At the meeting of the Arnudale branch of the Graziers Association. Yesterday afternoon the Alasatian and dingo menance was discussed…

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Trades and Labour Council Jubilant At Miners' Rejection of Leaders' Advice Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 1

Slashing attacks on the Mineres Federation for its attempt to bring about a general stoppage of the coal industry were made by a number of…

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Daring Wagtails Annoy Alderman

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 2

Alderman George Gray, of Bankstown, Sydney, has green greatly worried for some time by starlings and sparrows, which have been causing…

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Dumaresq Shire Rate Protest Against Increase

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 4

Mr. J. T. Elliott, Dangarsleigh, writes to the Editor: "Sir,—I seek for space in your valuable columns to protest against the action of the councillors…

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Ashford Shire. Review of Year's Work

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 2

Cr. R. A. Black, President of the Ashford Shire Council, reviewing the Council's work for the year, stated that the income from rates…

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Macintye Shire Water Conservation Introduction of Skeleton Weed

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the Macintyre Shire Council was held on Saturday, when ordinary business was dealt with…

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Rival Highways a Dig at City Aldermen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 4

"New England" writes to the Editor: "Sir,—Air those New England residents who have been enjoying their holidays and the beautiful surf at…

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OBITUARY Mayor of Parramatta SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 1

The Mayor of Parramatta, Alderman Henry Ohlsen, died last night after a lengthy illness, aged 63. He had been Mayor for six…

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Dumaresq Shire Rates Increase Supported

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 3

Ald. G. Roberts writes to the Editor: "Sir,—In your issue of the 13th inst., Mr. J. T. Elliott endeavours to disparage the Shire Council for having taken…

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Mayor of Parramatta Dies After Lengthy Illness Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 1

The Mayor of Parramatta (Alderman Henry Ohlsen) died lust sight after a lengthy illness. aged 66 years, He had bees Mayor for six…

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Water Charges Protest to Council Position Unaltered

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 8

The question of the minimum water charges was raised at last night's meeting of the Inverell Municipal Council, when the…

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TOWN StOCK Discussion in Council Undue Numbers on Common

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 3

In the course of his report to the Town Council last night, the health inspector (Mr. H. A. Murphy) made the following reference to straying…

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Our Population 6176 in Municipality Police Patrol Totals 9655

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 January 1936 · page 4

The annual return, setting out the population in the Inverell police patrol estimates the population of the municipality at 6175,…

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Guyra-Dorrigo Road Armidale Council Discussion

Guyra Argus · Thursday 16 January 1936 · page 3

At question time at last meeting of the Armidale City Council Ald. Watson directed attention to the intention of the Government to build a…

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ALDERMAN-TEACHER Allegations of Victimisation Following Transfer From Moree Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 1

The Director of Evocation (Mr. G.Ross Thomas) commenting on the allegation that an aldermanteacher at Moree was the victim of…

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Water Charges Council Criticised

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 3

Re the protest from the Ratepayers' Committee, I wish briefly to reply to the Municipal Council's decision. In our appeal to the Council for…

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Latest War News More Red Cross Bombings Italian Denials Geneva Council Indignant Incendiary Bombs Dropped; Bagdolio Not Recalled London

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 January 1936 · page 1

Three Italian aeroplanes are reported to have bombed the Abyssinian Red Cross United Ambulance, commanded by a Briton, Major Burgoyne, at Waldia, midway between Dessir and Lake Ashangis…

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Yallaroi Shire Council

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 20 January 1936 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday, when the following were present:--Councillors L. Conway (President), D. L…

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